Which agencies are part of the Treasury?

Bureaus

• Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Office (TTB)
• Bureau of Engraving & Printing (BEP)
• The Tax Agency's Bureau.
• Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN)
• The Inspector General.
• Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA)
• Internal Revenue Service (IRS)

Is the Fed an agency of the US Treasury?

The US Treasury and the Federal Reserve are separate entities. The Ministry of Finance manages all the money that comes into the government and is paid out by it. The Federal Reserve's primary responsibility is to keep the economy stable by controlling the supply of money in circulation.

Who is responsible for the Ministry of Finance?

Janet Yellen
The Department of the Treasury is an American executive department established in 1789. The department was originally formed as a solution to manage the finances of the federal government. The current Secretary of the Treasury is Janet Yellen.

What is issued by the federal government through the US Treasury Department?

The Treasury Department manages federal finances by collecting taxes and paying bills, and by managing currency, government accounts, and public debt. The Ministry of Finance also enforces finance and tax legislation.

Does the Fed buy bonds directly from the Treasury?

In practice, the Federal Reserve does not directly buy debt from the federal government – it only buys from so-called primary dealers. Instead, private actors buy federal debt at auction from the Treasury Department, while the Federal Reserve simultaneously buys debt from the private sector.

What does the seal of the Ministry of Finance look like?

The seal is used on all US paper currency and (like other departmental seals) on official Treasury Department documents. The seal includes a chevron with thirteen stars representing the original thirteen states. Above the chevron is a balance, representing justice. The key below the chevron represents authority and trust.

How do I know if I owe the Treasury?

To find out if your tax refund or federal payment was reduced or offset, call 800-304-3107 and select option 1 to hear an automated message about the amount, date, and creditor agency or agencies you owe the debt to .